Ride back to Hull's past

By The Newsroom
Published 25th Jan 2017, 09:48 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2017, 09:52 BST
John Prescott, the then MP for Hull East, opens the first phase of the new Transport Museum in 1993.John Prescott, the then MP for Hull East, opens the first phase of the new Transport Museum in 1993.
John Prescott, the then MP for Hull East, opens the first phase of the new Transport Museum in 1993.
FROM fishing port to cultural capital - we take a look at Hull through the years in this week's delve into The Yorkshire Post picture archives.

Do you know who this is riding a tram back in 1993? It is the former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott as he opened the first phase of Hull’s new Transport Museum. These fishing scenes showcase the city’s past while the new promenade in 1992 shows how the city was developing.

Fish factory in Hull in 1956.Fish factory in Hull in 1956.
Fish factory in Hull in 1956.
A walk on the wild side is now possible after the opening of a £10m promenade on the River Humber's north bank in 1992.A walk on the wild side is now possible after the opening of a £10m promenade on the River Humber's north bank in 1992.
A walk on the wild side is now possible after the opening of a £10m promenade on the River Humber's north bank in 1992.
Hull fish merchant John Simpson examining supplies in Albert Dock in 1994.Hull fish merchant John Simpson examining supplies in Albert Dock in 1994.
Hull fish merchant John Simpson examining supplies in Albert Dock in 1994.
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